There ’ s simply emptiness . Many of us feel this way when we feel lonely or isolated . It ’ s a feeling of abandonment and lifelessness , but it ’ s also the cornerstone of our dream world .

Surprisingly , both of these experiences can be opportunities for change . They are metaphors , after all . They reflect a certain experience , however we have the opportunity to change because Chaos and Void actually point to one fantastic thing : potential .

I ’ ve learned a lot about the stories we tell each other . Cultures from all over the world share images and tales meant to inspire and help us grow into fine adults , but only if we recognize the metaphors and understand their purpose .

For example , I identify five locations of the Hero ’ s Journey in my book : the Cavern , the Deep , the Vessel , the Forest , and the

Labyrinth . These places really exist on earth , but in stories they are metaphors about going within ourselves , really looking at who we are and what we value , and facing the scary things so we can magnify the wonderful things .

Chaos and Void mirror what we ’ re thinking and feeling inside . When you find yourself in a challenging , chaotic situation or in an empty , lonely void , here are five ways to rearrange how you address your reality :

Step back and look at the situation with softer eyes . In other words , blur the scene a little bit . When you ’ re able to do this objectively and put your emotions to the side , you remove the sharp edges . You give yourself a chance to breathe deeply and ask , “ What do I really want ? How can I give myself direction ? How can I create a path ?”

Emptiness is the potential for something new . When you find yourself alone or lonely , see the opportunity for both respite and creativity . In a dream-world , anything goes and you create as you move along . Create colorfully . Fill the void with joy . Construct a path of your liking .